Step-by-step – Printer Epson ET-2600 Installation in Linux Mint 21

GNU/Linux Mint 21.x Epson ET-2600 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide

Hello Linux Mint User! This tutorial demonstrates how to install the Epson ET-2600 printer and scanner on GNU/Linux Mint 21.x Vanessa/Vera/Victoria/Virginia LTS 64-bit desktops.

To install the Epson ET-2600 printer in Linux Mint 21, you’ll need to set up the proprietary driver provided by Epson.

Additionally, the Epson Printer Utility Software allows you to check ink levels, view errors, and monitor other status information.

Follow the instructions below to add the ET-2600 printer and get started scanning.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   Open a Terminal window
   (Press “Enter” to execute commands)

   
   New to the terminal? Check out: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
   

2. 2. Updating Linux Mint Repo

   Next, update Linux Mint repositories:
   This step ensures that your sources are up-to-date.
   If you prefer, try installing directly as shown below…

   sudo apt update

   Authenticate with your admin password.
   If you see “User is not in sudoers file,” refer to: How to Enable sudo.